Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
8AA8A0
RGB
138, 168, 160
HSL
164, 15%, 60%
HSB
164, 18%, 66%
CMYK
18, 0, 5, 34
LAB
66, -12, 1
LCH
66, 12, 177
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 177
XYZ
31, 36, 39
LUV
66, -16, 3
HWB
164, 54%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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